Ch.6 Ancient China

"Shang rulers moved their capital several times, probably to avoid floods or attack by enemies." What inference can you make from this sentence?

• Shang rulers were always one step ahead of their adversaries.

• Archaeologists do not know exactly why the capital moved.

• Enemies of the Shang must have pursued them during the flood season.

• The Shang social order allowed the leaders to make quick decisions.

"Shi Huangdi ordered the burning of all writings that did not agree with Legalism." What can you infer about Shi Huangdi from this?

• He was a tolerant leader who respected other people's beliefs.

• He felt that the other writings in existence at the time were weak.

• He believed that nobles should read different writings than farmers.

• He was an intolerant leader who did not respect other people's beliefs.

A merchant would often travel 4,000 miles on the Silk Road.

• True

• False

According the Zhou kings, what gave them the power to lead?

• democracy

• heaven

• nobility

• courage

Compare Legalism to Confucianism. In what way are they similar?

• Both philosophies were based on morality and ethics.

• Both philosophies were intended to help society.

• Both philosophies were focused on religious beliefs.

• Both philosophies were based on government and laws.

Daoism and Buddhism had similar ideas.

• True

• False

Despite many improvements, people resented the Qin government.

• True

• False

Doing well on exams was the only way to get a government job.

• True

• False

Flooded rivers in China left silt deposits. What happened as a result of this?

• People began to grow crops in the rich soil.

• People began to graze animals along the river.

• People began to learn about other cultures.

• People began to defend themselves against others.

Land ownership was an important part of Zhou politics.

• True

• False